Documentary · Canada · 2020 · 24m

The Roots of Lacrosse

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Director
Shelby AdamsJoanne Storkan
Cast
Wayne Gretzky as Oren R. Lyons as Jesse J.P. Johnson as Dave White as Richard Powless as Richard Mitchell as
Crew
Francesca Dysart — Editor Joanne Storkan — Writer Chris Carpenter — Producer Chris Carpenter — Producer Tom Ryan — Producer
Tagline

A history of the fastest game on 2 feet

Synopsis

Many lacrosse players and coaches often don’t know that the origins of the game of lacrosse has it’s roots in North American Indigenous nations.This short documentary provides a brief history of the sacred and cultural aspects of this sport, originally played for the Creator, as well as for the health and welfare of the people. The movie also defines the three types of North American, Indigenous lacrosse: Iroquois, Great Lakes, and Southeastern.

Key Collaborators
Shelby Adams Director Joanne Storkan Director Francesca Dysart Editor Joanne Storkan Writer Chris Carpenter Producer Chris Carpenter Producer Tom Ryan Producer
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